The Syracuse Crunch, hockey team of Syracuse, N.Y., has announced the details of the Uncle Bob's Self Storage “Uncle of the Year” contest. During the month of March, fans can nominate their favorite uncle for the award. To submit a nomination, they must write an essay of up to 250 words giving reasons why their uncle should be selected as “Uncle of the Year.”

A panel of judges consisting of Uncle Bob's Self Storage staff members and Crunch players will review the entries and select a winner. The lucky uncle will be notified during the first week of April and receive a prize pack, compliments of Uncle Bob's.

Fans can submit their essays in person at all remaining Crunch home games through the end of March at the Guest Services table. The next home game is March 12. Essays can also be submitted via e-mail to Todd Cross at tcross@syracusecrunch.com.

Uncle Bob’s is owned by Sovran Self Storage Inc., a real estate investment trust that owns and manages 383 storage facilities in 24 states, including two in the Richmond, Va., area.